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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Laguna Hills, CA

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My mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Orange County, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, The Fountains at Sea Bluffs offers extraordinary retirement living in a spectacular setting.  Nearby Dana Point Harbor offers an exciting variety of possibilities - from whale watching to fishing in the harbor to catching a...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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What a gorgeous location! Unparalleled to any other community I have seen. My father stayed there shortly and then passed. The staff was amazing. As soon as you walk into the building it has a warm feeling....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crown Cove Senior Living has a very upscale rich living setting with abundant of amenities and attentive staff that ensures your every service needed guaranteed. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to...
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Vintage Shores independent community does not offer a meal option. The staff are great. The maintenance staff are excellent and timely. The property manager is very good. They offer daily activities for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage Shores is a 62+ community situated in San Clemente, Orange County, CA. San Clemente is located on the California Coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, providing its residents with a unique opportunity to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Known for its breathtaking views and its...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the finest in housing at Fountainglen Laguna Niguel Apartments. Perfectly situated in the heart of beautiful Laguna Niguel, you'll discover everything that you love is conveniently close to home! Its ideal location places you minutes away from beaches, universities, commuter friendly...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to FountainGlen FountainGlen managed communities offer a wide variety of spaciously designed one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizable balconies and patios provide an idyllic setting for coffee and morning paper, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the privacy of your home. An active...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...

Cost of independent living in Laguna Hills, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Hills is $4,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corona, CA with an average of $3,730 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Laguna Hills, CA vs. nearby cities

Laguna Hills, CA
$4,470/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Laguna Hills, CA vs. the state and national average

Laguna Hills, CA
$4,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Laguna Hills vs. other types of senior living

$5,358/mo
Independent Living
$4,470/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Laguna Hills, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,619/mo
Studio
$5,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,037/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Laguna Hills over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Laguna Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Laguna Hills

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.

Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA

4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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Laguna Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Hills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Hills independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Laguna Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Hills independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Laguna Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Hills independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Laguna Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Orange, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laguna Hills, California. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Laguna Hills, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Laguna Hills, California are Sunrise of Orange, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Atria Golden Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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